Pahalgam attack: A year on, Kashmir's tourism industry struggles under weight of trauma

The tourism industry in the Indian-administered Kashmir region is struggling to recover from a deadly attack last year that killed 26 people. Tourist guides like Nazakat Ali are working to reassure visitors, but the impact of the attack has been significant. Visitor numbers have fallen sharply since the attack, and some sites remain closed. While authorities claim the security situation has stabilized, many locals still feel uncertain about the future of tourism in Pahalgam, one of the region's most popular tourist destinations. Despite efforts to rebuild confidence, the attack has left a lasting impact on the local economy and daily life.